NEWS photo Paul McGrath

HIKERS, BIKERS. and « car drivers all use B.C. Ferries to get to relaxing destinations such as
Bowen Isiand. Bowen and Galiano Island both provide sun and solitude close by.

FOR THOSE with a litde time on their
hands, ‘a short hop aboard B.C. Ferries
can lead to islands of relaxation.

By Layne Christensen
and Ian Noble,

* ! Bowen Island is the nearest of the

_ Gulf Islands .to. the North Shore,. a

mere 20-minute ferry ride from

“Horseshoe | Bay.- This wooded and

hilly island plays host to numerous

. businesses set up to serve an active

“tourist population.
Bowen Island: Tours has. a day

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“\ package that includes a picnic lunch,
‘, atour guide and such options as a his- °

. toric. walk” or kayak. rentals and a
brewery tour.
~: Waterways ° Explorers is_ another
‘island company «that offers ocean
kayaking, with half- and full- -day
packages ‘that include instruction,
¢ lunch and guided tours:
“For visitors who like to head off
. on their own there are hiking trails,
beaches, stores, restaurants and gal-

leries.to explore. For.seafarers there .

are full marina facilities.

» A complete listing of the island’s:

attractions is available at the Union
Steamship Co. in Snug Cove. Ask for
a-copy of. the pamphlet. Bowen

' Island: Gateway to Howe Sound, pre-

. pared by the Bowen Island Chamber
- of Commerce...

‘’. For those willing to venture a little
further. afield, Galiano Island _pro-

‘vides a tad more solitude while still -

harboring lots to do. *::
B.C. Ferries carries passengers on
.the"45-minute crossing of Georgia
. Strait to Galiano, the first stop on the
southem Gulf Islands ' route from
Tsawwassen.

Come & | Visit the ‘West Coast Railway
Heritage Park - in beautiful Squamish _

Get away to Bowen and Galiano

Once on the island, visitors can’
choose from a number of things to do.

For those interested in viewing
natural wonders, Bluff, Park» and
Mount Galiano offer spectacular
views, often punctuated by soaring
bald eagles.

Other parks, such as Montague
and Dionisio, provide access to the
ocean and easy walks.

For those interested -in “sports,
- Galiano offers an interesting nine-hole

golf course and ‘tennis court at the
Galiano Golf’ and Country Club. An

$18 pass allows golfers to golf all day.

~ Although walking and hitchhiking

“are fine ways to get around Galiano,

some may opt for other transportation
modes. Galiano Bicycle rents moun-
tain bikes, which are great for an out-

and-back trip to Galiano's north end.
which can be done in one thigh-split-
ting day by cyclists in average shape.
~* Visitors with a love of the water
are also well-served. Kayaks can be
rented on the island, and guides can
be hired by ‘calling Canadian, Gulf
Islands Sea Kayaking. :
“The. wind fills the sails for cata-
inaran enthusiasts wanting to explore

local islets, parks, beaches and

wildlife sanctuaries. Call Canadian
Guif Islands Catamaran “Cruises.

Mel-N-I charters provides fishing and”

cruises,
Best of all, you don’t have to do
anything. Food, fun and sunshine is
provided on the island, so travel light.
Call B.C. Ferries at 669-1211 for
schedule information.

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